Overview
Comox Valley Water Pollution Control Centre serves Area B (Lazo North) in British Columbia, Canada. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,093 people and is located near the coast of Vancouver Island.
The Comox Valley Water Pollution Control Centre is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Area B (Lazo North), British Columbia, Canada. It serves a population of about 9,093 people within the Comox Valley Regional District, operating as part of the region's water infrastructure. As a Canadian facility, the plant operates under federal and provincial regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and British Columbia's Municipal Wastewater Regulation. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains to the Strait of Georgia, a part of the Salish Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including salmon and shellfish, making effective wastewater treatment critical for protecting aquatic ecosystems and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Comox Valley watershed, which flows into the Strait of Georgia, a biologically rich marine area. This region supports salmon runs, herring spawning, and shellfish beds, and is an important migratory corridor for seabirds. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in the coastal environment, which is vital for local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 445 Brent Road, Area B (Lazo North), British Columbia, Canada, within the Comox Valley Regional District.
The plant serves approximately 9,093 people in the Comox Valley area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Strait of Georgia, a coastal marine environment.
The plant operates under Canadian federal regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and British Columbia's Municipal Wastewater Regulation, which sets standards for treatment and discharge.
For medium-sized communities in Canada, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with provincial water quality objectives.
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